If you're using Safari, first try right-clicking the video to see if "Download Video" is an option. It should be if you're using the HTML5 trial.

If not, while viewing the video just click Window > Activity then identify the video in the list of elements (it will likely show something like "258K of 1.8MB" and will be the largest file on the list.

Can anyone tell me how i can download YouTube videos ideally for free.

I use both Chrome and Safari.

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I got this in a bundle with Parallel Desktop and Civ V and several other apps for $50! It works amazingly. Any video that is streaming can be downloaded..... I haven't tried it with netflix or HULU or anything. Scared lol

If you're using Safari, first try right-clicking the video to see if "Download Video" is an option. It should be if you're using the HTML5 trial.

If not, while viewing the video just click Window > Activity then identify the video in the list of elements (it will likely show something like "258K of 1.8MB" and will be the largest file on the list.

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